Translation guide
The process of turning organic waste into nutrient-rich soil. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with the noun コンポスト or the verb phrase 堆肥にする, but the most natural way to talk about doing composting is with the borrowed term コンポスト.
Referring to the act or practice of composting organic waste.
The most common and natural way to refer to composting in everyday Japanese. It can be used as a noun or as part of a verb phrase with する.
うちでは生ゴミをコンポストしています。
We compost kitchen waste at home.
Literally 'to turn into compost'. This is a more traditional or agricultural term, often used in farming contexts.
落ち葉を堆肥にしています。
I'm composting fallen leaves.
A technical term for 'composting' as a process, often seen in environmental or agricultural documents.
堆肥化施設を建設する計画があります。
There is a plan to build a composting facility.
Talking about composting as a waste management method or system.
Used to describe the process of turning something into compost, often in municipal or environmental contexts.
この地域では生ゴミのコンポスト化が進んでいます。
In this area, composting of kitchen waste is being promoted.
Same as above, but more formal and technical.
コンポスト is the common, everyday term for composting, especially in home and urban contexts. 堆肥 (たいひ) refers to the finished compost itself or the agricultural practice. Use コンポスト for general composting activities.
コンポストを始めたいです。
I want to start composting.
堆肥を畑にまきます。
I spread compost on the field.
In casual speech, you can simply say コンポストする to mean 'to compost'. It's widely understood and natural.
生ゴミをコンポストしてるよ。
I'm composting kitchen waste.
Composting is an effective method for treating organic waste.